As the Cowboys rework their coaching staff, they’ll have to divide their focus starting Monday when coaches, scouts and front-office staff travel to Mobile, Ala., to watch Senior Bowl practices. The Cowboys’ brass will be trying to identify players who fill their needs, including those who fit their new 4-3 base defense. Here’s a look at five positions the Cowboys figure to have their eyes on, as well players at each position who could be on their radar. // By BRANDON GEORGE / Staff writer

Do you think we will be looking seriously for a QB in this month’s draft

Rainer Sabin: Well, before they brought in Kiffin, drafting a quarterback looked to be a legitimate possibility. But now that they have find players to fit into a new defensive scheme it becomes harder to rationalize using a pick on a quarterback. But here's the thing: The Cowboys need to develop a quarterback that they have drafted. The last perennial starting quarterback the Cowboys drafted was Troy Aikman. He was picked in 1989. Think about that.

Seems like a bad idea to go a 4-3 the same year you need 3-4 new starting OL. Didn't switching to the 4-3 just create more needs that have to be filled? You can only pick up so many players. Doesn't this all just mean we are starting a two year project? With some of our best players windows closing, why do this? The Cowboys went 8-8. One more OL and we could have made the playoffs by winning one more game. Seems a bit drastic. Three quality OL added to the current roster and we were a playoff team.

Rainer Sabin: I raised this point earlier in the chat. Switching schemes creates more personnel needs. I think if the Cowboys went into the off-season and focused on upgrading their offensive line as well as getting healthier on defense then the team would have been in position to earn a playoff berth.

Is it possible Kiffin’s hire is a hedge toward going to Gruden if say they get off to bad start next year?

Rainer Sabin: That would be a very passive-aggressive way of trying to get Gruden in the building at Valley Ranch.

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